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Oct

13

2022

Popular Nigerian Slangs and their meaning

Lifestyle, MetroLifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Reviews

A person who is not from Nigeria would have a difficult time understanding these Nigerian slangs. Every country has its own set of traditions, as well as slang terms that are commonplace throughout the nation. In Nigeria, there are slangs that are particular to certain universities, secondary schools, and even specific regions of the country. It’s possible that natives will have trouble explaining these slang terms to visitors, and it’s also possible that visitors won’t understand them. The following are a few examples of slang that is exclusive to street life in Nigeria. 1. Ehen! The setting in which one…

Oct

13

2022

By Chimamanda

Chidinma finally confesses to killing Mr. Ataga, Super TV boss

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Security, Super TV boss

A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Tuesday watched the video recording of the lifeless body of Super TV boss, Usifo Ataga, allegedly murdered on June 15, 2021. An undergraduate, Chidinma Ojukwu and one Adedapo Quadri are standing trial for Ataga’s murder. They were arraigned alongside Ojukwu’s sister, Chioma Egbuchu, accused of stealing Ataga’s iPhone 7. Ataga’s body was seen in the video lying on the ground facing up, with his hands spread. He was wearing a white singlet and boxer’s pants stained with blood. His head was close to a wall at the short-service apartment where…

Oct

11

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria has world-class talents to dominate digital economy – Osinbajo

Business, Economy, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Yemi Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said Nigeria has the requisite talents, creativity, and acumen to become a world leader in the digital economy. The VP made the comment on Monday at the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit (NDES) themed “Web 3.0, Blockchain & DeFi: Impact on Africa’s Digital Economy”. Osinbajo highlighted the future of technology, the digital economy, and what it means globally but especially for Nigeria. The vice president urged the nation to use the right approach and policy to harness its human capital and potential. He told the gathering that a new world is unfolding, unlike Web 1 and 2…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic surgery

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, RIP

Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the cause of the death of a Nigerian businesswoman identify as Amelia Pounds, who reportedly died while undergoing body enhancement surgery. Amelia passed away on Friday in New Delhi in India following complications during liposuction surgery. An unidentified doctor in a trending video on social media was heard apologizing to her after her demise. Below are some reactions from Nigerians: @CaptHybrid; “Na wa oooo, in your next life, contentment should be your watchword.” @Helenlu80508776: “Even God would be disappointed it’s better to give ur kidney or important organs to the needy and…

Oct

08

2022

By Chimamanda

Prof Folasade Ogunsola emerges first female UNILAG VC

Education, Lifestyle, MetroEducation, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, UNILAG

Folasade Ogunsola, a Professor of Microbiology, has emerged as the 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The scholar makes history, as she becomes the first female VC of the institution established in 1962. Ogunsola will succeed the outgoing and 12th VC, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose five-year single term ends on November 11. Her contenders were Professors Abayomi Akinyeye, Department of History, Faculty of Arts; Mathew Ilori and Adeyinka Adekunle – Department of Microbiology, and Botany, Faculty of Sciences. Timothy Nubi, Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences; Imran Smith, Faculty of Law; Ayo Olowe, Department of…